"I mean, Novak is coming to Wimbledon": Alcaraz doesn't see chances altered of Wimbledon glory despite Queen's win

Sunday, 25 June 2023 at 21:30

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Carlos Alcaraz claimed his first grass court title on Sunday afternoon returning to the World No.1 spot at the Queen's Club Championships.

Alcaraz defeated Alex de Minaur 6-4, 6-4 to lift the trophy dispelling previous doubts he had about his grass court prowess.

“It means a lot to me. Being able to win this amazing tournament in my first time that I played here for me is fantastic,” Alcaraz said in his on-court interview. “To know that I’m [capable of] a good level on grass, obviously [to be] champion of every tournament feels special.”

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But despite his confidence changing slightly, he still sees Novak Djokovic as the out and out favourite for Wimbledon and doesn't see Queen's changing a lot when it comes to that.

“The chances don’t change so much. I mean, Novak is coming to Wimbledon,” Alcaraz said. “Right now I’m feeling better than the beginning of the week, that’s obvious.

“Of course, recovering the No. 1 before Wimbledon, it gives you extra motivation, it gives you extra confidence coming into Wimbledon. But it doesn’t change too much if I play Wimbledon as the No. 2 or the No. 1.”

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Roger Federer needed four years and 32 matches to win a grass-court title. Rafael Nadal, five years and 38 matches. Novak Djokovic, six years and 48 matches. Carlos Alcaraz... two years and 11 matches 🤯👏

4:09 PM · Jun 25, 2023

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